SWIM INSTRUCTOR / COACH

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor/Coach in Durham, NC to teach and supervise swimming classes, ensuring safety and personal development. You will design lesson plans, demonstrate techniques, and guide students through skills with a strong emphasis on discipline and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing the class environment, maintaining order, attending trainings, and representing the university professionally in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class environment, including lesson plans, equipment, and general safety.
• Demonstrates techniques and instructs swimming students.
• Maintains order and discipline in classes to ensure a safe environment and promote a learning atmosphere.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Provides a positive example to participants through conduct, dress, and manners.
• Represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Job description

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Date: Jul 8, 2026

SWIM INSTRUCTOR / COACH

Occupational Summary

Responsible for teaching and coaching swimmers.

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Work Performed

Prepare class environment, including lesson plans, equipment, and general safety. Demonstrates techniques and instructs swimming students. Maintains order and discipline in classes to ensure a safe environment and promote a learning atmosphere. Attends meetings and training sessions as required. Provides a positive example to participants through conduct, dress, and manners. Represents the organization in a positive, professional manner. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

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Experience

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Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $26.67. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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Nearest Markets

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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